Rabbi Misha Ben-David

06/02/2020

If blood will flow when flesh and steel are one
Drying in the color of the evening sun
Tomorrow's rain will wash the stains away
But something in our minds will always stay
Perhaps this final act was meant
To clinch a lifetime's argument
That nothing comes from violence and nothing ever could
For all those born beneath an angry star
Lest we forget how fragile we are
On and on the rain will fall
Like tears from a star
Like tears from a star
On and on the rain will say
How fragile we are
How fragile we are
On and on the rain will fall
Like tears from a star
Like tears from a star
On and on the rain will say
How fragile we are
How fragile we are
How fragile we are
How fragile we are

05/19/2020

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Neshama Counseling & Coaching, Drug & Alcohol Counselor, Austin, TX, 78701, (512) 714-2953, I am Misha ben-David; a counselor, Life Coach & Rabbi, a strange combination maybe, but one that offers you a wider array of skills than most counselors. You'll come to see me because you want a calm presence...

05/01/2020

04/28/2020

Today is Yom Hazikron. it is the day of mourning for all those who have died defending Israel from invading armies or who perished in terrorist acts. Because of COVID-19 precautions, the usual memorials are not being held, but Israel is mourning it's dead, nearly 24,000 in total.Blessed be their memories.

03/24/2020

I am violating my promise to not mention COVID-19 with this brief non-partisan statement: I, as a Rabbi, am declaring this a "Crisis Pesach (Passover)" And as such am asking Jews who cannot get kosher for passover foods, to do the best they can with regular kosher foods.Please do not get in the Queue at the Kosher Store in Austin, if you are in a high risk group.Further, I ask that all Jews in the Austin area please "Seder In Place" and avoid all communal seders and other religious gatherings. Other Rabbis may advise differently.

03/22/2020

Thinking about offering an on-line Erev Shabbat service. Who would be interested in partaking of this ? If I can get a minyan, I will proceed.

03/21/2020

I am considering an on-line Erev Shabbat service, that would be preceded by some musical hi-jinks designed to ease you into Shabbat. Please weigh in with your input.

03/17/2020

For those who are feeling, or will be feeling, shut in during this public health crisis. i am offering on-line counseling. please pm me if you'd like to set up a session. Yes, I am licensed.

01/22/2020

"The Eagle Will Rise Again"

And I could easily fall from grace
Then another would take my place
For the chance to behold your face

And the days of my life are but grains of sand
As they fall from your open hand
At the call of the wind's command

Many words are spoken when there's nothing to say
They fall upon the ears of those who don't know the way
To read between the lines, that lead between the lines
That lead me to you

All that I ask you
Is, show me how to follow you and I'll obey
Teach me how to reach you, I can't find my own way
Let me see the light...Let me be the light

As the sun turns slowly around the sky
Till the shadow of night is high
The eagle will learn to fly

And the days of his life are but grains of sand
As they fall from your open hand
And vanish among the land

Many words are spoken when there's nothing to say
They fall upon the ears of those who don't know the way
To read between the lines, by following the signs
That can lead to you

But show me how to follow you and I'll obey
Teach me how to reach you, I can't find my own way
Let me see the light...Let me be the light

And so, with no warning, nor last goodbyes
In the dawn of the morning skies
The eagle will rise
Again

-Alan Parsons-

01/03/2020

I am taking requests for weddings in the coming months. I do traditional services for Jews, or other services tailored for people of other faiths, including non-religious services. Yes, I am LGBTQ informed, and I do travel under the right circumstances.

11/22/2019

I apologize for my absence from this page. I am struggling to determine what people here want to read. I will get it together by the new year. Promise.